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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. The Board of Search and Rescue, consisting of 10 members appointed by the Chief, is hereby created. The Chief shall appoint:
(a) One member who is a representative of the Nevada Wing of the Civil Air Patrol;
(b) One member who is a representative of the Nevada National Guard;
(c) Four members who are representatives of the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association or its legal successor;
(d) One member who is a representative of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services and whose primary responsibilities relate to the licensure and certification of persons who provide emergency medical services;
(e) One member who is a representative of the Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources;
(f) One member who is a representative of a search and rescue organization of a law enforcement agency; and
(g) One member who is a representative of the Nevada Fire Chiefs' Association or its legal successor. If the association ceases to exist and no legal successor is formed, the Chief shall appoint one member who is a fire chief.
2. The term of office of each member of the Board is 2 years.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 36. Military Affairs and Civil Emergencies § 414.170. Board of Search and Rescue: Creation; members; terms - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-36-military-affairs-and-civil-emergencies/nv-rev-st-414-170/
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